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Tuesday 23 April 2019

Apply now and you could be the next Great British Scaleup!

Since the launch of our Great British Scaleup programme, 40 high-potential UK tech SMEs have elected to share their business plans with TechMarketView research directors and entrepreneurs from our partners, ScaleUp Group, to help them improve the chances of getting growth funding.

We’ve achieved our best success with Series A funding prospects, so we are dedicating our sixth Great British Scaleup event to those UK tech SMEs that envisage needing Series A funding within the next 3-18 months.

Here’s how it works.

You need to apply to attend a Pre-Qualification Session. This is a 90-minute, in-depth confidential review with TechMarketView and ScaleUp Group. We’ll ask you to take us through your business plan to understand why you believe you can rise to the “Series A Growth Challenge”. The most promising candidates will be invited by ScaleUp Group for further discussion with a view to mapping out a path to funding.

We will be holding Pre-Qualification Sessions at the offices of industry association techUK in London on 22nd May 2019.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll get the benefit of an independent, constructive critique of your business plan by some of the UK’s most respected market analysts and successful entrepreneurs absolutely free. Time and again we are told by Great British Scaleup candidates that this is insight ‘money can’t buy’. Indeed, our advice has often become an integral part of the company’s strategy. You can see plaudits from previous Great British Scaleup candidates on our website.

In addition, every company selected to attend a Pre-Qualification Session will get coverage by TechMarketView in UKHotViews, arguably the most influential daily commentary on the UK tech scene, and also through our social media channels. UKHotViews reaches thousands of executives, professionals, investors and entrepreneurs in the tech sector every working day, as well as Government, commercial enterprises and the media. Time and again we are told that coverage by TechMarketView ‘starts the phones ringing’.

Who is eligible?

You must be a fast-growing, privately-held UK-headquartered tech SME with recurring revenues of circa £1m p.a., growing by more than 30% p.a. The company Founder/CEO/MD and at least one other member of the executive team must be available to attend the Pre-Qualification Session if selected. Companies not meeting the criteria are welcome to apply for consideration in future programmes.

How do I apply?

You need to complete our online application form here. Entries close TOMORROW, Wednesday 24th April. Successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday 8th May. There is no fee required.

Apply now for the Great British Scaleup Series A Growth Challenge and turn your business plan into a growth opportunity!

About ScaleUp Group

ScaleUp Group was formed by experienced entrepreneurs to “Grow Global Champions” by offering unrivalled knowledge, insights and connections to technology companies who have the ambition to scale up. Founded by experienced entrepreneur John O’Connell, ScaleUp Group members include award-winning Fintech entrepreneur Lisa Powis, software entrepreneur Martin Fincham, prolific tech investor Nick Kingsbury, and serial fintech entrepreneur Duane Jackson, among many others. ScaleUp Group members have been involved in successful exits totalling over £4bn and can call upon a network of over 100 UK and international investors to find the ‘right fit’ for a scaleup business. Contact: Paul Excell, paul@scaleupgroup.co

About techUK

techUK represents the companies and technologies that are defining today the world that we will live in tomorrow. More than 900 companies are members of techUK. Collectively they employ approximately 700,000 people, about half of all tech sector jobs in the UK. These companies range from leading FTSE 100 companies to new innovative start-ups. The majority of our members are small and medium-sized businesses. techUK is a proud supporter of the TechMarketView Great British Scaleup programme.